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Stormy pattern ahead with rare July cold front
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Scattered thunderstorms will help reduce the heat a bit on Wednesday afternoon. However, it’ll still be hot and humid with a high near 93, and a heat index up to 105. Good rain chances remain in the forecast for several days. In the short term,...
San Benito considering legal action against Houston firm
Jul. 16—SAN BENITO — City officials are considering taking legal action against an investigative firm accusing Mayor Rick Guerra and Commissioner Deborah Morales of nepotism while claiming City Manager Fred Sandoval is violating the City Charter requiring he live in town. On Tuesday, Sandoval said officials are mulling a lawsuit against Dolcefino Consulting, accusing the Houston-based firm of ...
Jose Altuve ducking out of All-Star Game yet again shows he's scared of Rangers fans
Despite being an elected starter with a 55% of the vote, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has elected to forgo participating in Tuesday's 2024 MLB All-Star Game. In his absence, Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien will get the nod at second base for the American League at Globe Life Field. Twins utility player Willi Castro was also added to the to the AL roster in Altuve's place.
Residents in Porter subdivision shocked to find CenterPoint didn't know they had no power
PORTER, Texas - What's more frustrating than going a week without power. Finding out as far as CenterPoint is concerned, you don't even exist. "We've been without power since Monday when the storm hit," said Woodridge Forest resident Jessica Burke. Why?. We didn't see any fallen trees in the Porter...
BRENHAM ISD CRACKING DOWN ON CELL PHONE USAGE
Brenham ISD is tightening its restrictions on cell phones heading into the new school year. On Monday, trustees reviewed changes in the student handbook for the 2024-25 academic year, specifically pertaining to the use of personal cell phones. Summarizing the changes, Chief of Staff Christine Johnson said students will not...
Spotlight On: Jochen Reiser, President, University of Texas Medical Branch & CEO, UTMB Health System
July 2024 — “The healthcare sector is in the middle of a revolution,” said Jochen Reiser, president of the University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of the UTMB Health System. “As healthcare providers or physicians, we have actively started the revolution because the pandemic taught us we can work together in very different ways while achieving greater results and better outcomes,” Reiser told Invest:.
Tony Buzbee files lawsuit against CenterPoint Energy on behalf of restaurants affected by Hurricane Beryl
The class action lawsuit claims that CenterPoint failed to properly invest in infrastructure, maintain equipment and prepare for Hurricane Beryl. A lawsuit against CenterPoint Energy aims to relieve Houston-region restaurants of the revenue lost during Hurricane Beryl. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee filed the class action lawsuit on Monday, claiming CenterPoint...
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, other GOP governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Search for Georgia girl expands to Texas, 6 other states. Have you seen Maria Gomez-Perez?
The search for a missing Georgia girl has now expanded to several states, including Texas. Here's what we know. Maria Gomez-Perez, 12, was reported missing from Gainesville, Georgia on May 30. She had been last seen in the driveway of her home the previous day. Maria stands at 5'3" and...
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Fed up with California, Elon Musk says X will relocate headquarters to Texas
X will relocate from San Francisco to Austin, Elon Musk announced Tuesday on the social media platform. His rocket company, SpaceX, will also move to Texas. Musk said a new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday was "the final straw." "Because of this law and the many...
Need to restock your fridge? Kroger, H-E-B offering discounts to Texans recovering from Beryl
HOUSTON, Texas – Texans, grocery stores in our area are offering some relief to customers after Hurricane Beryl struck, leaving millions without power for days. With power restored to more than 90% of CenterPoint Energy customers, many people have to restock their fridges, which can be costly. Thankfully, Kroger...
TWO STATE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS CROWNED
The Burleson County Minor Girls captured the State Championship with a 4-1 victory over Rockport-Fulton last (Tuesday) night. Burleson County jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the top of the first inning. Rockport-Fulton cut the lead in half with a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it a 2-1 game.
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